Location: Pasadena, TX
Category: Food Quality Assurance
Department: Quality Assurance
Job ID: 10514-en_US
Primo Brands is a leading branded beverage company in North America with a focus on healthy hydration. We are proud to offer an extensive and iconic portfolio of highly recognizable, sustainably sourced, and conveniently packaged branded beverages distributed across more than 150,000 retail outlets.
Job Description
BlueTriton Brands is currently seeking applicants for the Quality Assurance Technician position for our Pasadena, TX facility.
Pay: $30.45 / hour
Schedule: 9:00am – 5:30pm
Monday – Friday, with occasional weekends
Benefits
401(k) matching; dental insurance; flexible spending account; health insurance; life insurance; paid time off and holidays; vision insurance; short-term and long-term disability insurance; career stability and growth!
Responsibilities
Collect samples per established sampling plans from process locations. Perform aseptic sampling techniques for samples requiring microbiological analysis.
Perform the required chemical/physical/sensory/microbiological testing on raw materials, packaging, spring water sources, in-process and finished product samples on a regular basis and evaluate the results per the specifications and factory requirements.
Basic Chemical analysis to include, water chemistry such as pH, turbidity, and test kit titrations for residual cleaning chemicals.
Prepare microbiological testing media / buffers utilizing proper technique, perform sterility testing and growth promotion to ensure suitability of media for use.
Monitor incoming water from the spring source pipeline and bulk deliveries.
Perform maintenance on UV-light reactors such as lamp/ballast changes, quartz sleeve changes and calibration verification.
Troubleshoot issues with maintenance personnel with system programming or equipment failure.
Conduct Cleaning & Disinfection activities on water process piping and storage tanks.
Monitor and maintain overall hygienic condition of facility by conducting internal audits for quality/food safety programs such as good manufacturing practices, pest control, glass and brittle plastics, etc. Document findings and develop corrective actions.
Review and monitor consumer complaint trends and perform complaint analysis as needed.
Disposition finished product as part of the factory release program.
Complete projects assigned by Quality Manager.
Qualifications
REQUIREMENTS
- Good organizational skills
- Microbiological methodology and knowledge
- Exceptional micro data analysis skills
- Ability to determine corrective actions based on micro data analysis
- Great decision making skills
- Teamwork
- Ability to prioritize
- Effective Communication
- Understanding the microbiological testing analysis.
- Microbiological methodology and knowledge
- Understanding of GLP and Lab Safety
- Understanding of Standard Methods
- Understanding of basic manufacturing process
- Troubleshooting skills
Primo Brands’ established portfolio includes billion-dollar brands Poland Spring® and Pure Life®, premium brands like Saratoga® and Mountain Valley®, regional leaders such as Arrowhead®, Deer Park®, Ice Mountain® Ozarka®, and Zephyrhills®, purified brands, Primo Water® and Sparkletts®, and flavored and enhanced brands like Splash® and AC+ION®. Our extensive direct-to-consumer offerings and industry-leading line-up of innovative water dispensers create consumer connectivity through recurring water purchases across Water Direct, Water Exchange, and Water Refill. At Primo Brands, our more than 11,000 associates are at the heart of what we do and deliver on our mission to provide healthy hydration to consumers wherever, however and whenever they want it. We believe in fostering a respectful culture, which values our associates who are deeply invested in quality hydration, our communities, and the sustainability of our packaging and water sources for generations to come.
Primo Brands is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please contact us at BlueTritonHR@bluetriton.com
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